Balinese handicrafts needs promotion more

Japan is one of biggest importers of several Balinese handicrafts. As well as Japan the products are also exported to other countries such as USA, French, Italy, and Australia. Based on the data that was taken from the trade and industrial office Bali, in January to September 2006 the export value of non-oil and gas to several countries such as USA reach US$ 77,30,457.91, Japan US$ 4,105,337.09, Italia US$ 32,069,158.69, French US$ 32,001,501,63 and Australia US$ 18,317,665.96, totally value of non-oil and gas export was reached US$ 336,770,035.26.

The President Promotion Office, Ltd., Richard Susilo stated, up to these days, the promotion efforts of Balinese handicrasfts to Japan experiences decrease that is different with other countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and so on. They have done the promotion efforts to Japan with expensive cost, and they do not see the cost but how to make their products increase to Japan.

According to Richard, the promotion efforts are very significant to develop the export markets. In doing promotion, the government should involve local stakeholders, this because they have skill to develop the economic in Indonesia. “We hoping Balinese products are well-known and getting pleasure from Japanese costumers. As well as to Japan we should promote the products to several foreign countries,” he stated.